(Experiencing some technical difficulties, so I’ll keep my next few posts short and sweet.)

Pope Benedict celebrated his fifth year anniversary as pontiff, succeeding John Paul II, by having lunch with 46 cardinals at the Vatican yesterday. Links to some of the coverage:

• Pope Benedict XVI Marks 5 Years Since Election (Associated Press)
• Chronology of Five Years of Pope Benedict’s Papacy (Reuters)
• Pope: I Lead ‘Wounded, Sinner’ Church (Associated Press)
• Italy Observes Day of Prayer on Anniversary of Pope’s Election (Catholic News Agency)

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